Overview:
Expendable is a single-player level for Gears of War designed to imitate the gameplay of survival games. This design strays away from the usual flow and progression of Gears of War. It focuses rather on scrapping for ammo and constant danger. In order to achieve this feel, the player is limited to a pistol at the beginning, and every kill adds to a custom kill counter HUD widget.

The level takes place on an abandoned, broken-down bay bridge connecting two sides of a city. The atmosphere receives its inspiration from the film, I Am Legend. The yellow fog and multitude of wrecked vehicles hides enemies in broad daylight.